Istanbul Spice Market & Galata Tower Food Tour

Highlights

  • 3h to 3h and a half Tour

  • Local Guide

  • Top Rated

  • Food Included

Summary

On our Secret Food: Istanbul Spice Market & Galata Tour, you'll explore the best spiced market in Turkey, get lost like locals in the backstreet shops and food stalls and taste your way with mouth-watering local cuisines.

Tour info

Duration
2 hours 50 minutes - 4 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Adult: (18-99 years)
€79.00
Child: (3-12 years)
€69.00
Youth: (12-17 years)
€74.00
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?


  • You'll discover the famous Spice Bazaar - it's the most colorful, fragrant, and often the most fun place in the city – as visitors can taste the goods on offer. We'll show you what to buy and how to bargain - such as the difference between real and fake Saffron.

    Also, make your way around the historical monuments, secret beautiful mosques and learn about the fascinating history of our food and culture. At the end of your tour, you'll have sampled some of Istanbul's most delicious dishes and gained a better understanding of our culture and history.
    • Kick off in a local cafe for a nestled in the flower market for traditional a Turkish Breakfast dish
    • Navigate the crowds of the world famous Spice Market with your expert guide tasting and learning how to shop for spices and what to prepare with each one
    • Sample wonderful teas and Turkish delights navigating Istanbul with a local expert
    • Dine on mouthwatering Kofta meatballs in a locals hole in a wall spot tucked between the Mosque and the Market
    • Cross the Galata Bridge to explore a unique and different side of town
    • Dine on grilled fish cooked straight from the fish market by the fisherman at a family run stall
    • Taste Raki, a local spirit that you won’t forget!
    • Head to our secret rooftop dining room with a view over the city for a selection of mezze, homemade breads and Kebab grilled and baked in front of your eyes
    • End the tour with a traditional dessert in Istanbul's trendiest district
    • As with all our tours, there's our delicious Secret Dish.

What’s included?

  • Our delicious Secret Dish

  • Food included

  • Pick-up & Drop-off service

  • Guide's Gratuity

Things to know

Before you book

  • *Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.

  • For Specific Dietary needs, email us, to check if we can accomodate your request

Before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible

  • Recommended Comfortable Shoes

Redemption information

    • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended


    Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption

About operator:

We take great pride in highlighting the best secret bites loved by locals and overlooked by tourists. Our tours have over 15,000 5-star reviews, so we know you'll love them too.

Learn about each city's history, how locals buy food, and how food has shaped the area's culture. All our tours feature a special Secret Dish selected by our guides that you can only find out about on the tour, with drink upgrades available as well.

Perfect for all ages and all occasions, we can't wait to share with you all of our in-the-know secrets. An authentic, unforgettable experience that will leave you full and happy.

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